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ERCOT issues Weather Watch after another peak electricity demand record set in Texas this week

Everyday, rising temperatures are breaking records in Texas.  ERCOT issued a Weather Watch for Sunday and Monday as grid operators expect demand to skyrocket and reserves to plummet.  Will asking consumers to monitor grid conditions and reduce energy usage prove effective?  What additional measures are utilities taking to avoid system failures and rolling blackouts during extreme weather events?